The Moose Valley Fire Area evacuation order has been downgraded to an alert, anyone living in the area can return home.
An evacuation alert is still in place for the area, meaning residents could be re-evacuated if the fire situation changes.
People were evacuated from the area on Wednesday night (July 24) at 7:30.
Residents returning to the area are being advised by the Cariboo Regional District to:
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- Fill the fuel tank of personal vehicles before returning to the area.
- Bring a minimum of three days of food, water, and essential supplies (e.g. medications, pet supplies) with you as local grocery stores may not yet have adequate stock.
- Have a plan to transport all family members should the area be brought under evacuation order.
- Keep the fuel tanks of personal vehicles full in case a new order is issued.
- Make grab-and-go bags for each member of your household to keep essential items readily available for a quick departure. Pack clothing, ready-to-eat food, toiletries, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (i.e. insurance), immediate care needs for dependents and, if you choose, keepsakes (photographs, etc.).
- Ensure that any dependents or pets are prepared for departure. Gather comfort items (blankets, stuffed animals, etc.) for your dependents to make an evacuation less stressful. Gather any kennels or leashes to make transportation safe with your pets.
- Move pets and livestock to a safe area if they cannot be evacuated. Ensure water and feed are available.
- Ensure that you have accommodation options for your family, if possible. A Reception Centre will be made available again if required.
- Ensure that you have accommodation options for your family, if possible. An Evacuee Reception Centre will be made available if required. Homeowner or tenant insurance may provide greater support than ESS will be able to.
- Monitor reliable news sources for information on evacuation orders and locations of Reception Centres and the CRD’s channels on Facebook and cariboord.ca.
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